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Full bench:

Full bench: Supreme Court move may limit Justice Minister

The entire Supreme Court will preside at an additional hearing on whether Justice Minister Yariv Levin is authorized to appoint a state employee to accompany problematic investigations.

Full bench: Supreme Court move may limit Justice Minister

Bnei Akiva schools launch 'Word Dash' game to boost English bagrut skills

Familiar with the popular game Alias? Yeshivot and Ulpanot Bnei Akiva launches a new hit to help its students prepare for the English matriculation exam.

Bnei Akiva schools launch 'Word Dash' game to boost English bagrut skills

Extremists riot on highway, attacking Arabs

Police, IDF, report dozens of masked extremists burning tires and attempting to harm Palestinian Authority Arabs on Route 60.

Extremists riot on highway, attacking Arabs

'Stand with Israel':

Amb. Huckabee opens ambassador program with forceful call to stand with Israel

Opening the Ambassador Program in Jerusalem, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Dr. Mike Evans, urge 1,000 visiting Christian leaders to stand firmly with Israel, stressing deep US-Israel alliance, global Christian commitment to defend Israel and counter misinformation.

Amb. Huckabee opens ambassador program with forceful call to stand with Israel

Defense Minister visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas' violation of Gaza ceasefire, offering support and promising to destroy Hamas.

Defense Minister visits IDF soldiers wounded in Hamas ceasefire violation

Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution

Anti-Israel groups in Canada tried to force entry to a debate in Toronto's Meridian Hall to stop former Israeli officials from presenting.

Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution

'Faith kept me alive':

'Faith kept me alive': Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony

Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days, honored with Friends of Zion's 'Here Am I' award for Israel advocacy activity.

'Faith kept me alive': Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony

Mevaser Shalom:

Homes at Jewish settlement demolished - one month after terror attack

Israel Police, Civil Administration, forces demolish two homes at Mevaser Shalom settlement, one month after a terror attack at the site.

Homes at Jewish settlement demolished - one month after terror attack

Ashkelon resident arrested on charges of espionage

Police, Shin Bet, arrest Amir Malka, 37, on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran, in exchange for thousands of dollars.

Ashkelon resident arrested on charges of espionage

Civil Administration rescues Israeli from Qalqilya

Israeli enters Palestinian Authority-controlled Qalqilya in search of stolen vehicle, is rescued by Civil Administration.

Civil Administration rescues Israeli from Qalqilya

Moving organ donation'

Moving organ donation: Six-year-old Ariel saved lives even after his death

Ariel died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center and his family decided to donate his organs; the donations saved the lives of two adults and two children.

Moving organ donation: Six-year-old Ariel saved lives even after his death

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

Prime Minister's Office announces that the body of deceased hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak has been returned to Israel. Gaza terror groups are still holding the body of Yassam officer Ran Gvili.

Body of slain hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says inspectors remain barred from Iran’s damaged nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow after US strikes, with Tehran limiting cooperation despite partial inspection agreements.

IAEA chief: Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities

House panel pushes Trump:

House panel pushes Trump to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group

House Foreign Affairs Committee advances a bipartisan bill urging President Trump to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.

House panel pushes Trump to label Muslim Brotherhood a terror group

Pentagon watchdog:

Pentagon watchdog: Hegseth risked troops with Signal Yemen strike chat

Pentagon watchdog says Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, though he had authority to declassify.

Pentagon watchdog: Hegseth risked troops with Signal Yemen strike chat

Emotional:

Emotional: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings 'Shir LaMa’alot'

Watch: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings “Shir LaMa’alot” before more than 1,000 Christian religious leaders from the United States.

Emotional: Former hostage Omer Shem Tov sings 'Shir LaMa’alot'

Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets prison term

Dr. Salvador Plasencia sentenced to two and a half years for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry before his death. Judge says he exploited Perry’s addiction.

Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry gets prison term

Netanyahu on Mamdani threat:

Netanyahu brushes off Mamdani threat: Of course I’ll come to New York

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells the NYT Dealbook forum that Israel is fighting the "free world's battle," rejects a Palestinian state, calls his trial a "witch hunt," and vows to secure peace through absolute strength.

Netanyahu brushes off Mamdani threat: Of course I’ll come to New York

Trump:

Trump: Gaza peace plan phase two coming 'pretty soon'

President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.

Trump: Gaza peace plan phase two coming 'pretty soon'

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

All Hamas terror cells hiding in Rafah’s tunnels remain in continuous contact with the group’s senior military leadership, contradicting Hamas’ public claim that the cells act independently, Kan News reports.

Rafah tunnel terrorists in constant contact with Hamas leadership

300 women's rights activists, rabbis urge removal of UN denier of Hamas rape

In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the 300 signatories expressed their “horror and outrage” at Reem Alsalem’s rape-denial.

300 women's rights activists, rabbis urge removal of UN denier of Hamas rape

Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt

Gaza residents to be allowed to exit Gaza into Egypt, subject to coordination and oversight.

Rafah Crossing to reopen, allowing Gazans to exit to Egypt

Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack

Two Jews who were sprayed with pepper spray by an Arab attacker in Jerusalem have filed a civil lawsuit for 60,000 shekels.

Victims sue for tens of thousands of shekels 5 years after attack

10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire

Firefighters were called to a burning apartment in the Ramot neighborhood and located a 10-year-old boy who was unconscious and in critical condition.

10-year-old boy critically injured in Jerusalem apartment fire

12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home

Police investigate after 12-year-old Bnei Brak boy is found lifeless in his home.

12-year-old boy found lifeless at Bnei Brak home

Naqoura:

Naqoura: Pentalateral meeting expands civilian role in talks on Lebanon ceasefire

Senior officials meet in Naqoura to review efforts toward a lasting cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, aiming to strengthen long-term stability and create peace along the border.

Naqoura: Pentalateral meeting expands civilian role in talks on Lebanon ceasefire

Terrorists emerge from tunnel

IDF Soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah

4 soldiers were wounded,1 seriously, when terrorists emerged from a tunnel in eastern Rafah and confronted IDF troops.

IDF Soldier seriously injured in clash with terrorists in Rafah

Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak

Three brothers become fathers on the same day - two to singletons, and the third to twins.

Three sisters-in-law give birth on the same day in Bnei Brak

Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff: We are operating across all arenas, near and far

IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour today in the 80th Regional Division. 'In the Negev, security and the communities are interconnected - this is a clear principle that guides our actions.'

Chief of Staff: We are operating across all arenas, near and far

Defense Ministry

Defense Ministry: Arrow 3 marks new chapter in Israel-German defense partnership

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) handed over the first operational Arrow 3 system to the German Army today.

Defense Ministry: Arrow 3 marks new chapter in Israel-German defense partnership

Watch:

Watch: Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform

A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.

Watch: Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform

Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif

IDF soldiers apprehended three terrorists, including a terrorist who had planned to carry out a terrorist attack.

Terrorist planning attack arrested in Surif

CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East

CENTCOM unveiled Task Force Scorpion Strike to rapidly field low-cost LUCAS one-way attack drones in the Middle East, boosting US deterrence and accelerating tech innovation.

CENTCOM forms first suicide drone squadron in the Middle East

Battle over Draft Law reaches Brooklyn

A group of extremist haredi protesters in Brooklyn demonstrated against Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, who is visiting the Borough Park neighborhood, due to his position on Israel’s Draft Law.

Battle over Draft Law reaches Brooklyn

UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds

Global unrest, particularly the Gaza war, is increasingly influencing Britons to embrace Islam amid rising perceptions of injustice.

UK turning to Islam amid war in Gaza, new report finds

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

Over the past week, five-barrel launchers loaded with rockets inside intended to be launched towards Israeli territory have been found in northern Gaza.

Rocket launchers and launch tubes found near Yellow Line

50 years later:

50 years later: Gerry and Esther share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv

New olim find a home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a strong sense of family made their long-awaited transition to life in Israel feel natural and uplifting.

50 years later: Gerry and Esther share their journey to Carmay Hanadiv

Lebanese PM:

Lebanese PM rejects claim Naqoura talks signal Israel-Lebanon normalization

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam said adding a civilian delegate to the ceasefire committee is not a step toward normalization, insisting Lebanon is not entering peace talks with Israel.

Lebanese PM rejects claim Naqoura talks signal Israel-Lebanon normalization

Rabbi Seth Farber:

Rabbi Seth Farber: Religious establishment needs change, in accordance to Halacha

Rabbi Seth Farber, founder and chairman of ITIM, offers a candid and far-reaching look at the challenges facing Israel’s religious establishment today and the urgent changes he believes are needed.

Rabbi Seth Farber: Religious establishment needs change, in accordance to Halacha

EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel

The European Parliament hosted a high-level conference on 'Facing the Academic Front Against Israel' to address the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the academic sphere across Europe.

EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel